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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Synchrony® for commercial use.
The Synchrony dual optic accommodating IOL is an investigational device in the United States
The following downloadable publications, photos, presentations and videos are to be used for educational and
clinical presentation purposes only unless authorized otherwise in writing by Visiogen, Inc.
| Peer-Reviewed Current Publications |
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McLeod SD, Vargas LG, Portney V, Ting A. Synchrony dual-optic accommodating intraocular lens Part 1: Optical and biomechanical principles and design considerations. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007; 33:37-46 |
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Ossma IL, Galvis A, Vargas LG, Trager MJ, Vagefi MR, McLeod SD. Synchrony dual-optic accommodating intraocular lens Part 2: Pilot clinical evaluation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007; 33:47-52 |
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McLeod S. Optical Principles, Biomechanics, and Initial Clinical Performance of the Visiogen Synchrony Dual Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2006; 104: 437–452 |
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Werner L, Mamalis N, Stevens S, Hunter B, Chew JJ, Vargas LG. Interlenticular opacification: dual optic versus piggyback intraocular lenses. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2006; 32(4):655-661 |
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Werner L, Pandey SK, Izak AM, Vargas LG, Trivedi RH, Apple DJ, Mamalis N. Capsular bag opacification after experimental implantation of a new accommodating intraocular lens in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30(5):1114-1123 |
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McLeod SD, Portney V, Ting A. A dual optic accommodating foldable intraocular lens. Br J Ophthalmol 2003; 87:1083-1085 |
| Additional Publications |
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Dual optic accommodating IOL affords high quality vision from distance to near. By Cheryl Guttman. Eurotimes, October 2006. [Alarcon, Bohorquez] |
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Initial experience good with accommodating IOL. By Linda Charters. Ophthalmology Times, September 2006. [Beiko] |
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Accommodating IOL provides full range of vision. Preloaded injector reduces surgically induced astigmatism, eases insertion. By Linda Charters. Ophthalmology Times, June 2006. [Ossma] |
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The surgical correction of presbyopia: accommodation, pseudoaccommodation or multifocality. Eurotimes March 2006 |
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Dual-optic IOL effective answer to presbyopia. Pre-loaded injector simplifies surgery, allows easy lubrication. By Linda Charters. Ophthalmology Times, February 2006. [Ossma] |
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What’s next on intraocular lenses. By Michelle Stephenson. Review of Ophthalmology. February 2006 [Chang, Ossma, Dick] |
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Dual Optic IOLs: accommodating the next generation. Are two lenses better than one? By Burkhard Dick. Ophthalmology Times Europe. January 2006. |
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Synchrony Dual Optic IOL compares favourably with multifocal IOLs in early trial, Eurotimes, June 2007. |
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Six-month clinical results positive for dual-optic IOL, Ophthalmology Times, September 2004. |
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Outcomes with the Synchrony Accommodating IOL, Eyenet’s Academy News, 2004. |
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Cataract & Refractive Surger Today, E-News Edition, August 15, 2005. |
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Momentum continues for accommodating IOLs. By R. Bruce Wallace III, M.D. Eyeworld, August 2005. |
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Presbyopia-correcting IOLs to Drive Double Digit Industry Growth. By William Freeman. Market Scope, July 11, 2005. |
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New Technology IOLs. By Randall J. Olson, M.D. Ophthalmology Times, May 2005. |
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Improvements made to design of dual-optic accommodating IOL. Ocular Surgery News, September 15, 2005. |
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Feasibility study shows dual-optic accommodating IOL clinically effective. Ocular Surgery News, August 10, 2005. |
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Technique enables excellent outcomes with dual accommodating IOL. By Cheryl Guttman. Ophthalmology Times, July 15, 2007. |
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Maker of Implantable Lenses Visiogen Eyeing Fix for Reading Glasses Crowd, Orange County Business Journal, July 7, 2008. |
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